DefenceTalkDefenceTalkAustralia has unveiled plans to dramatically tool-up its military as threats from China mount, but some see collapsing trust in the United States alliance as an underlying motivation. On paper, Australia’s landmark defence review released Wednesday was all about a middle-ranking military power looking north at an increasingly belligerent emerging superpower and deciding it was […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-threats-weaker-us-alliance-spur-australian-military-overhaul-75824/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe Federal Government will make the nation’s largest ever investment in cyber security, with $1.35 billion over the next decade to enhance the cyber security capabilities and assistance provided to Australians through the Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cyber Security Centre. This significant investment, known as the Cyber Enhanced Situational Awareness and Response (CESAR) […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australias-defense-dept-to-invest-a1-3-bn-in-cybersecurity-75794/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkAustralia will invest in new long-range strike capabilities to maintain regional security and deter or respond to aggression in the Indo-Pacific, as part of the 2020 Defence Strategic Update and Force Structure Plan. The new investments will be made across the air, maritime and land assets to give the Australian Defence Force more options to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-to-buy-anti-ship-missiles-boost-long-range-strike-capabilities-75804/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkAustralia’s spy agency and police raided a lawmaker’s home Friday as they probed alleged Chinese influence operations and Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned the country would not tolerate foreign political interference. The developments added to months of escalating tensions between the two nations, partly driven by Australia accusing China of economic ‘coercion’ and raising concerns […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australian-intelligence-raids-target-lawmaker-over-china-links-75772/

DefenceTalkA Boeing [NYSE:BA]-led Australian industry team has presented the first unmanned Loyal Wingman aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force, a historic milestone for the company and the Commonwealth. The aircraft, which uses artificial intelligence to extend the capabilities of manned and unmanned platforms, is the first to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-rolls-out-first-loyal-wingman-unmanned-aircraft-75392/

DefenceTalkAn Australian special forces soldier filmed shooting an unarmed Afghan man has been suspended from duty and the case referred to police, officials said. The Special Air Services (SAS) member, whose identity has not been made public, was seen shooting the Afghan man in 2012 in video filmed by another soldier and broadcast Monday by […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australian-police-probe-soldier-who-shot-unarmed-afghan-74897/

Four warships left Sydney today to begin the sea phase of the Royal Australian Navy’s first major exercise for the year, Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20). From 17 February to 6 March, HMA Ships Hobart, Stuart, Arunta and Sirius will war game in the vicinity of Bass Strait with five other Australian ships and submarines. […]

France and Australia on Friday reaffirmed their “full commitment” to ensuring local firms play a role in building Australia’s next generation submarines, after the main French contractor suggested Australian industry was not up to the job. French Defence Minister Florence Parly met counterpart Linda Reynolds on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference after the […]

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam: More than 100 aircraft will soar over the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia as U.S. forces, Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) collaborates during exercise Cope North, Feb. 12-28. Approximately 2,000 military personnel will hone their […]

Deliveries of more than 2500 Rheinmetall MAN high mobility logistics vehicles to the Australian Defence Force have achieved a major new milestone with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring Initial Operating Capability (IOC) status for the LAND 121 Phase 3B program. Rheinmetall welcomes the announcement by Minister for Defence Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds CSC that […]